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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.54, 862.66 and 595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.54, 862.66 and 595.76 is: 820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.54 : 862.66 = 595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.54/862.66 = 595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.54x = 862.66 × 595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.54x = 513,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,938.32/626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.28

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